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how to fix installing error in my vcredist
[10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i001: Burn v3.14.1.8722, Windows v6.3 (Build 9600: Service Pack 0), path: C:\Users\ASUS-PC\AppData\Local\Temp{D6D92800-D552-4D26-A962-5E4828C2A71A}.cr\VC_redist.x64.exe [10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i009: Command Line:…
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Readyboost windows 8.1
the problem I need to force Readyboost to start, but I am told that my PC is already fast and ReadyBoost is not useful to me. I already tried to change this in the registry, but I could not find what I need and I am using Windows 8.1
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-12-15T13:46:54+00:00
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asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
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Old Windows Vista PC can't login
So recently. I picked up a Windows Vista Home Premium PC from a give and take to reuse, but unfortunately, I've run into an issue. The old password is still active, and I can't access the administrator account no matter what I do. Whether using safe mode…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-12-23T18:14:27+00:00
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Windows XP Safe mode with Command Prompt
I have a Fujitsu p1630 (2008 model). I have never loaded any external programmes on to it and it has only ever had me as a user. Not used for a while. Keyed in my user password incorrectly a few times. My user name changed to Administrator for which i…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-12-20T16:34:57+00:00
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asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
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explorer.exe constantly crashing on Windows 8.1
As the title says, explorer.exe is constantly crashing on Windows 8.1. I have googled for answers but nothing I've found has helped. This has included running System File Checker, checking Launch folder windows in a separate process, and copying…
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asked 2022-01-09T02:30:29+00:00
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Can’t factory reset my hp stream !! HELPPP
I was given my cousins HP Stream laptop and I’m trying to factory reset it but it is saying that it needs more space to allow a reset. There’s nothing on the computer and it runs slow and glitches out so I just want to completely factory reset it. I’ve…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-01-05T01:09:38+00:00
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Windows XP BAD_POOL_CALLER
I know my computer is old but please help it is an acer aspire one windows xp it boots up fine but when it gets to the login screen is shows this code BAD_POOL_CALLER STOP:0x000000C2 (0x00000043, 0xDEEB0000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000). I have tried last…
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asked 2022-01-12T04:17:10+00:00
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How do i fix my bsod without the admin password
Hi. I am having a bsod (Blue Screen Of Death) from my laptop since 2018 or 2019 and Im trying to fix this bsod today but I've forgotten my admin password because I haven't been using this laptop for years. Please tell me if I can do something to fix this…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-01-08T08:16:58+00:00
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WinXP Lagging/Slow when i change res.
It's lagging!!! How do I make Windows XP SP3 Faster? Video: WinXP Lagging/Slowing When i change screen resolution!! By Osama.Ibrahim Vimeo
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-01-15T12:52:38+00:00
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asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
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about the BSOD on Windows Vista
Let me explain the BSOD situation. This old DELL laptop is used as a spare Today I hooked it up over there to play the screen saver and after a while it blue screened. The error shows 0x00000050 , win32k.sys. And instead of restarting itself, it…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-12-30T13:22:51+00:00
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Fixing up an XP PC, beeps when pressing F12
Alright MS lads, been a while since I was on here. I was going through my old scout troop's room and found a very very old Dell PC. Runs XP on a 2 core, 4x1 DDR2, piece of trash, but hey, we can always expand on that and build something new right, I…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-12-07T06:28:22+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
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Automatic Repair Loop - Cannot Get Past Login Screen
Hello, Recently Windows ran an automatic update on my system (Dell Inspiron 3847) and when it restarted the system never got past the boot screen. Looking up troubleshooting methods on my tablet I was able to do a system restore but when the system…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2021-12-22T00:26:56+00:00
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asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
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Windows 8 not booting and wont boot from usb
Hi, I have a acer laptop that whenever it tries to boot. Windows boot manager says that 'The boot configuration for your pc is missing or contains errors.' I cant seem to fix it no matter what i do. I currently have a usb that has a copy of windows 10…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-01-15T20:58:22+00:00
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Blue Screen error - WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for Ntfs.sy
Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 10.0.22000.194 AMD64 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Loading Dump File [G:\APA\Minidump\Mini082721-01.dmp] Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available Symbol…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-01-25T13:15:11+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
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Junk files
Have 8.1 and very slow. Need to delete junk files, etc., but there's a warning not to click on "disk cleaner". Must have a free tool. I need advice for what I do now? Keep in mind that I'm not very techy. Thanks.
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-04-20T16:46:09+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
Anonymous
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DISM Error 0x800f0906 - Windows 8.1
Hi, I recently ran DISM on my computer, but unfortunately was met with error 0x800f0906 This is the error message I got in CMD: [==========================100.0%==========================] Error: 0x800f0906 The source files could not be downloaded. …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-04-07T19:39:26+00:00
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asked 2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
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C# App Crash with code c0000374 on Windows Server 2012R2
My app works well on Windows10\windows7sp1、but it crashed on Windows Server 2012R2 often 问题事件名称: APPCRASH 应用程序名: My.exe 应用程序版本: 6.1.0.2 应用程序时间戳: fa7421d0 故障模块名称: StackHash_f69c 故障模块版本: 6.3.9600.19678 故障模块时间戳: 5e82c0f7 …
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-05-16T09:09:54+00:00
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asked 2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
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Microsoft Windows Search Protocol has stopped working
I keep getting the prompt that Microsoft Windows Search Protocol has stopped working, here are the details from the prompt: Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: SearchProtocolHost.exe Application…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-05-11T03:22:12+00:00
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asked 2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
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Computer doesn't go to sleep despite being in power saver mode
My laptop is set to sleep after 10 minutes on battery and 15 minutes on mains. It does nothing of the kind. I wake up to find zero battery because the laptop didn't sleep at all, which wastes electricity when energy prices are sky-high. Hybrid sleep,…
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
asked 2022-05-08T11:37:19+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:17:24.57+00:00
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(Windows 8.1) Battery stuck at 100% display, even after long usage. Issue persist after calibration attempt.
Recently my laptop battery was busted, and I had it replaced. However, the other day I noticed that the battery display is permanently stuck on 100%. After unplugging the battery, it does go down to 98%, but a few minutes later instead of decreasing, it…
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asked 2022-05-12T13:49:47+00:00
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